

The hotel has its own coffee shop The Common, finished in a distinctive blue hue that nods to 90s air hostess uniforms. "Embracing current concerns means selecting sustainable materials alongside aesthetically pleasing design pieces." Planting surrounds an old Peugeot 205 in the hotel's rooftop garden "I believe that we can mix furniture designed by the Bouroullec brothers with random pieces from a gardening catalogue," explained Mailaender. Bathrooms feature counters made from recycled plasticĬork clads the restaurant's floor and the walls of the elevator, and many of the chairs are pre-owned pieces that were carefully restored. Floral William Morris carpet covers floors and headboards in the guest roomsĪll materials were chosen for their aesthetic as well as their environmental impact, according to Mailaender.įor example, the carpet in the guest rooms is made from recycled fishing nets and wood offcuts were used to make a marquetry tabletop in the lobby. In the bathrooms, for instance, traditional baths are paired with counters made from terrazzo-style recycled plastic. The interior blends new and reclaimed pieces in an approach that Mailaender describes as "intentional ambivalence". Meanwhile, guest rooms feature galvanised steel furniture, which is typically used outdoors, and floral William Morris carpet that extends up from the floor and across the headboards. Read: Luke Edward Hall stirs print and colour inside Hotel Les Deux Gares in Paris

In the lobby, a giant coconut-fibre rug leads guests inside while armchairs and couches by Italian architect Gae Aulenti are upholstered in clover-patterned pop art fabric. Inside, Mailaender has included plenty of nature-inspired elements. This is furnished with deck chairs, wooden benches and planters, offering a space where guests can read, relax in the sun, do yoga classes or participate in workshops organised by the hotel. The hotel's Secret Garden lies behind a hidden door on the third floor. A Gae Aulenti sofa in the lobby is upholstered in clover-patterned fabric On the ground floor, the hotel's Open Garden is accessible to the local community and features steel outdoor furniture by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec set across a two-level terrace linked by a little staircase.Ī towering six-metre hop plant provides shade while its flowers will be used by a microbrewery in the 11th arrondissement to make beer. Mirrored yellow columns traverse the lobby

Meanwhile, Mailaender incorporated urban design elements into the scheme ranging from "Roman-style statues" to an old Peugeot 205 car that is seemingly left abandoned on the rooftop. Select stools can be custom upholstered to suit your discerning taste, look and feel of your home.įor over 30 years, Bernadette Livingston Furniture has been offering high end furniture including luxury bar stools, carefully curated to meet the individual needs of our customers.In a nod to this work, Merci Raymond encouraged lichen and moss to grow and seeds to germinate in the hotel's nooks and crannies. Upholstery designs include supple, genuine leather, ornate fabrics – even exotic hair on hides. Whether you’re looking for contemporary, classic or novelty bar stools, we have an ample selection in genuine wood, gleaming metal or a combination. We afford you so many styles, you’ll have a hard time deciding which well-made counter stools would look best highlighting your kitchen island or home bar. Bernadette Livingston Furniture has just the unique bar stool designs to give this very important and functional kitchen focal point the adornment it deserves. Kitchen island trends continue to impress, along with the comfort and high style of these all-important islands, turning the kitchen into a hub for entertaining and casual dining. Unique Counter & Bar Stools You’ve Landed on an Island Paradise
